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Signet 1st quarter net income up

Signet Jewelers Ltd. said Thursday that its first-quarter net income rose 11 percent on strong performance at its U.S. Kay Jewelers and Jared retail stores. Full story

Apax Partners to take rue21 private in $1.1 billion deal

(Reuters) - Private equity firm Apax Partners will acquire teen-apparel retailer rue21 Inc <RUE.O> in a deal valued at about $1.1 billion, adding to a retail portfolio that includes Cole Haan and Takko Fashion. Full story

Rue21 to go private in $1.1 billion deal

(Reuters) - Teen-apparel retailer rue21 Inc <RUE.O> said it agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Apax Partners in a deal valued at about $1.1 billion. Full story

GameStop results beat on higher mobile sales

(Reuters) - GameStop Corp, the world's largest retailer of video game products, reported quarterly results ahead of Wall Street estimates helped by higher sales of mobile devices and digital content. Full story

Analyst downgrades Dick's, citing high stock price

A BMO Capital Markets analyst lowered his rating Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. Wednesday, citing the stock's high valuation. Full story

American Eagle's 1Q profit tops expectations

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. reported a drop in its fiscal first-quarter profit because of falling sales and some special charges during the period, but the teen retailer's adjusted earnings beat market expectations. Full story

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